In this heartfelt episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, host Stewart Foley welcomes his longtime friend Rip Reeves, the soon-to-retire Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer of AEGIS Insurance Services. Rip reflects on his remarkable career, from his beginnings in Harahan, Louisiana, to becoming a widely respected leader in the insurance investment world.
Rip shares his experiences managing portfolios through decades of market evolution, from the rise of groundbreaking technologies to the ever-changing complexities of insurance asset management. He also discusses his adventurous personal life, including triathlons, mountaineering, and family relay swims across global landmarks.
As Rip prepares to retire and return to his alma mater LSU to teach investments, he offers insights on the importance of aligning portfolios with insurance liabilities, navigating investment challenges, and maintaining a sense of adventure in life and work.